FILTER RESULTS × Close
Skip to Content ☰ Open Filter >>

Classification: Ceramic

Showing 4 of 95


Image of Caudle Cup

Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751

Caudle Cup

about 1770

Object Type: Ceramic
Creation Place: Northern Europe, English, Worcestershire
Dimensions:
3 in. x 5 1/2 in. x Diam: 4 in. (7.62 cm x 13.97 cm x 10.16 cm)
Medium and Support: Porcelain
Accession Number: 1991.0018.0002.0001

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Lucien Loeb

Currently On View


The shape of this piece is variously described as either a chocolate cup or a caudle cup. Invented in the late seventeenth century soon after tea was first introduced into England from China, tea caudle was a hot drink made from green China tea, egg yolk, white wine, and sugar, with the addition of grated nutmeg. This wide, ogee-shaped (double curved) cup with fluted rim and two handles came with a deep saucer-shaped stand and an optional cover. The form was introduced around 1765 and was mostly aimed at upscale customers.

Keywords Click a term to view the records with the same keyword

Additional Images Click an image to view a larger version
Additional Image With Saucer 1991.18.2.2
With Saucer 1991.18.2.2

Related Objects Click a record to view
Image of Saucer
Saucer

1991.0018.0002.0002

Portfolio List Click a portfolio name to view all the objects in that portfolio
This object is a member of the following portfolios:


Your current search criteria is: Portfolio is "Classification: Ceramic" and [Object]Display Artist is "Worcester Porcelain Factory".